Out of infinite longings rise finite deeds like weak fountains, falling back just in time and trembling. And yet, what otherwise remains silent, our happy energies-show themselves in these dancing tears. (Rainer Maria Rilke)

Out of infinite longings rise finite deeds like weak fountains, falling back just in time and trembling. And yet, what otherwise remains silent, our happy energies-show themselves in these dancing tears.

Rainer Maria Rilke

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